In this video, Simon demonstrates how to connect his “Ace” nymph. This fly Simon established came out of gradually try out a little jigged softhackle that not just works as a browsing jigged nymph, however likewise one that might be swung like a standard soft hackle. The flies style was sized down to fish tailwaters, the waters of Norcal, Smaller sized streams/low summertime water in your area, and the spring creeks of the Midwest’s Driftless location. This fly is a summertime dream coupled with a smaller sized # 10-12 chubby or terrestrial. It definitely might be measured, however this fly produces fish as a little mayfly or caddis pattern. Simon has actually had best of luck with this fly for picky browns, along with selective tailwater rainbows. On his latest journey up in Central WA, this fly produced a number of great Westslopes. The fly has actually been checked and acts as a terrific basic attractor. Its little size makes it a terrific browsing fly even in locations where the fish can be particular and type in on little flies. The starling collar on this fly truly makes the distinction and supplies a great deal of animation. Starling is a fantastic palmering plume; usually a starling skin has actually plumes pre sized 16-20 making it an incredible option for little flies. Often discovering little partridge or grouse plumes can be a headache, this is where having a starling skin can be extremely useful. The colors of this fly can definitely be fine-tuned and it might be measured or down depending upon your fishery.
Jigged Ace
Hook- Fulling Mill Jig Force Short 5125: Size 18
Bead- Hareline Slotted Nickel Tungsten Bead: 1/8, 3.3mm
Thread- Danville’s 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70D: Olive
Tail- Hareline Golden Pheasant Body: Natural Golden Yellow
Body- Thread, Hareline Hedron Magnum Pearl Flashabou, Uni Small Soft Wire: Silver
Collar- Hareline/ UV2 Scud Shrimp Dub: Fl Orange & & Hareline Starling
Bobbin- Smhaen Tension Bobbin
Resin- Solarez Bone Dry
UV Light- Loon UV Plasma Light
& Vise – Renzetti Traveler 2304 & Renzetti Banner Base